Comparison

PixiTracker 1Bit vs Salome

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

PixiTracker 1Bit

Create unique musical sketches and chiptunes with authentic 1-bit sound. This pattern-based sequencer requires no prior musical knowledge and offers various sound packs and recording capabilities. Export your creations in multiple formats for use in other music software.

Highlights
  • True 1-bit sound generation
  • Pattern-based sequencer (tracker)
  • Multiple sound packs
  • Sound recorder
  • MIDI keyboard support
  • WAV and XM export
  • Audiobus and IAA support
Features
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PixiTracker 1BIT is a simple and fun tool to quickly create musical sketches, chiptunes and experiments with TRUE 1-BIT SOUND (like on old microcomputers). No musical knowledge required! [ Key features ] • true 1-bit sound: only 1 and 0 in the final mix; • pattern-based sequencer (tracker); • several packs with unique sounds; • sound recorder (from microphone or line-in); • MIDI keyboard support; • WAV export/import; • export to XM - this file can be loaded by any modern music tracker/player (for example, SunVox); • iTunes File Sharing, Wi-Fi Export/Import, audio copy/paste; • Audiobus and IAA support; • PixiTracker is also available for other systems (see the site); • PixiTracker player is open source, so you can freely use it in your own Pixilang applications.

About

Salome

This app lets you record or import sounds, transform them into seamless loops, and play them polyphonically using MPE or MIDI controllers. It offers a fast workflow with onscreen keypads and MPE/MIDI input/output for creative sound manipulation.

Highlights
  • Record or import sounds
  • Create seamless loops
  • Polyphonic MPE/MIDI playback
  • Onscreen MPE keypads
  • Latch mode for fader control
  • AUv3 plugin for iOS and macOS
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Salome is a tool for recording (or importing) sounds, turning them into seamless loops, and then polyphonically play them using MPE or MIDI. CONTROL: The onscreen keypads can be latched, turning them into 2-dimensional faders for controlling various modulations. Additionally, software and hardware MPE controllers can be used (or normal MIDI, in a pinch). WORKFLOW: The entire process from sampling to playing was designed to be a fast and fluid as possible. Speed > features. UNIVERSAL: AUv3 plugins for iOS (iPhone, iPad) and MacOS (ARM, Intel) are included*. - Full Audio Unit compatibility (note that not all hosts support all AU features) - Built-in MPE keypads for multidimensional onscreen control - MPE/MIDI input and output from the Audio Unit, so you can record your performance or even control other MPE synths - 12 mode filter, based on the Oberheim Xpander design - Latch-mode lets you play the instrument using faders - Basic standalone mode included (for connectivity use the AU plugin) - Record or import sounds (WAV, AIF, MP3) and instantly play them as a polyphonic instrument - Effortless seamless loops using the non-destructive X-Fade feature Find the user manual on ruismaker.com * not all MacOS DAWs fully support Audio Unit plugins. This is not a VST plugin.

Screenshots

PixiTracker 1Bit3 screens
Salome3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Salome at every 9 days against PixiTracker 1Bit's every 7 months. PixiTracker 1Bit's advantage is price ($2.99 vs $7.99) and rating (5.0 vs 4.7). On ratings volume, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

PixiTracker 1Bit costs $2.99 and Salome $7.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

PixiTracker 1Bit holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 46 and 30 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 93% of PixiTracker 1Bit's written reviews are positive against 83% of Salome's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PixiTracker 1Bit ships an update every 7 months, Salome every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
PixiTracker 1Bit versus Salome: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPixiTracker 1BitSalome
Price$2.99 — better$7.99
Rating5.0 (46 ratings) — better4.7 (30 ratings)
Positive reviews92.6% of reviews — better83.3% of reviews
Number of ratings46 — better30
Update frequencyEvery 7 monthsEvery 9 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better
Requires iOS12.0 — better13
Further details — not scored
Size6 MB37 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAlexander ZolotovBram Bos

Customer experience

PixiTracker 1Bit

All ratings46 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews94 reviews
Positive92.6%
Neutral3.2%
Negative4.3%

Salome

All ratings30 ratings
Positive90.0%
Neutral3.3%
Negative6.7%
Written reviews18 reviews
Positive83.3%
Neutral11.1%
Negative5.6%

Bugs and requests

PixiTracker 1Bit

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Cannot save songs, overwrites existing ones
  • Notes not in correct places
  • Default samples regions weren't trimmed properly
  • File exported via Wifi Export can't be read
  • Some sounds increase duration as they drop in pitch

Requested features

18 requests
  • More step-length options for odd time signatures
  • Option to change lengths per pattern
  • Link support
  • Add a save button
  • More sounds
Show 13 more
  • Email songs feature
  • Optimized for iPhone 5
  • Midi sync
  • Work on self-explaining UI with pop-up explanations
  • Better labeling
  • .MOV export
  • Track solo/mute options
  • Customize visualizations
  • Draw own pixel art for visualizations
  • Control visualization display
  • In-app purchase for visualization features
  • Export customized visualizations to video files
  • Use multiple different sound packs in one project

Salome

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

PixiTracker 1Bit

No in-app purchases

None

Salome

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is PixiTracker 1Bit free?
PixiTracker 1Bit costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Salome free?
Salome costs $7.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, PixiTracker 1Bit or Salome?
PixiTracker 1Bit is rated higher. PixiTracker 1Bit averages 5.0 out of 5 from 46 ratings, while Salome averages 4.7 from 30 ratings.
Do PixiTracker 1Bit or Salome have ads?
Neither PixiTracker 1Bit nor Salome shows ads.
Which is updated more often, PixiTracker 1Bit or Salome?
PixiTracker 1Bit ships an update every 7 months, and Salome every 9 days. Most recently, PixiTracker 1Bit was updated on October 17, 2026 and Salome on October 13, 2026.

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